Saturday, October 4, 2014

Review: Complicated by M.M. Koenig

Series: Mia Ryan #2

Mia Ryan has learned the hard way that her
choices can have horrible consequences. Taking an offer that was supposed to
get her life back on track was nothing but a ploy. To keep the ones she holds
dear safe, she's forced to finish what she started, without any hope of finding
out why she was targeted in the first place. Though Mia has Ethan by her side,
she can't seem to believe in him, especially since most of his life remains a
mystery.

Ethan Fitzgerald has done everything in his
power to prove to Mia that she can trust him, but it never seems to be enough
to convince her to drop the last wall around her heart. With deep and dark
secrets lurking around every corner, he has his own plan to keep Mia from any
danger, but it may just shatter their love forever.

There are so many questions – with even more
shocking answers – and when Mia uncovers the truth, nothing will ever be the
same..

You have NO idea how excited I was yesterday
when I was pursuing through my spreadsheet of book series. I’ve been busy
reading a lot of author and publisher submissions and I decided to take a break
and read a book off my favorite author list. Now, this list has been neglected
when it comes to updates and much to my surprise, Complicated had been
released! Needless to say, I stayed up WAY too late diving into this book and
ended up finishing it at work today.

Mia’s life just seems to continue to grow into
being more complicated. Ethan takes off after she reveals the truth of her
employment at his family’s company and now she’s being blackmailed, stalked,
and watched. Mia used to have a sense of safety, but now dangers lurk all
around her. She’s so unsure of herself and cannot find time to just relax.
She’s always on guard when it comes to her family, friends, life, and heart.

Ethan.. Ethan.. Ethan.. I don’t know how many
times after finishing the last book I just wanted to smack the ever loving shit
out of him. He left Mia when she’s at her most vulernable. Granted, she did drop a major bombshell on him. He’s
got a dark past and intentions of his own when it comes to his family. All he
wants in this life to bring down those who hurt him deeply and protect Mia in
the process. But, how can you protect
someone who has lied to you from the beginning of your relationship?

Their relationship has never been settled on
solid ground. As Mia’s fallen harder and harder for Ethan she knew she had to
tell him the truth. But, you will find as you read this novel that Ethan’s been
hiding a huge secret regarding her past from her. When she discovers the secret
and his deception, Mia’s life starts to bottom out. She knows she loves Ethan,
but will it be enough to make their relationship last?

This novel is just.. woah. It’s so hard to
describe such an emotional rollercoaster without writing a book myself. Mia’s
life has been turned upside down and the cliff hanger ending leaves you
wondering about her future. She’s got a target painted on her back and she
cannot let her friends fall with her. She knows what she has to do and sets off
on a suicide mission to end this once and for all. Her sheer determination in
this novel makes its far surpass its predecessor. She’s grown into this smart
mouth, sexy heroine who will kick your ass and take names later. Koenig’s
ability to render a reader speechless is unsurpassed. I never saw this secret
past coming and damn I want more.. NOW!